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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.74, 906.34 and 362.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.74, 906.34 and 362.02 is: 499.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.74 : 906.34 = 362.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.74/906.34 = 362.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.74x = 906.34 × 362.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.74x = 328,113.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,113.21/656.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.61

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